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Published on February 20, 2026

Job ID: 135739
Job Title: Global Strategy Lab Research Dissemination and Design Research Assistant
Application Deadline: Sunday, April 5, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. ET
Applications are only accepted through the Career Centre. Go to the through Passport 91ÑÇÉ« and search for the posting with the Job ID listed above. Note: applicants must be eligible to participate in the Research @ 91ÑÇÉ« (RAY) program, see .
Hourly wage: $20 per hour
Hours per week: 10 hours per week
Start date: April 27, 2026
End date: August 31, 2026
Job description
Under the supervision of Professor Adrian Viens, the Global Strategy Lab Research Dissemination and Design Research Assistant (for up to 10 hours per week) will work closely with the Communications and Research teams to support knowledge mobilization planning and execution.
The Global Strategy Lab (GSL) is a world class research unit with a long track record of bridging the gap between research and global health action. Our team advises the world’s governments and organizations like the World Health Organization on how to design laws, policies and institutions that address transnational health threats and make the world a healthier place for everyone. Our work focuses on three areas of research: global legal epidemiology, public health institutions, and global antimicrobial resistance.
Specific research activities the student(s) will be engaged in:
- Research and analyze knowledge translation options to best share research findings with research;
- Peer review articles and comment on research in progress;
- Be an integral member of a cross-functional team developing knowledge translation plans on new research in the areas of public health institutions, global legal epidemiology, and antimicrobial resistance governance;
- Work closely with researchers and the communications team to create knowledge translation products that make new research accessible to policy and public audiences.
Type of research experience the student(s) will receive:
- Critical thinking
- Academic and policy writing skills
- Reference management
Type of training and support that will be provided to the student(s) in carrying out these research activities:
- Methodological training on various communication tools for academic and policy audiences
- Subject matter training on various global health topics
- Regular status meetings with your supervising full-time faculty and staff
Qualifications
- Current undergraduate 91ÑÇÉ« student. Applicants from diverse programs of study are encouraged. The Dahdaleh Institute welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. 91ÑÇÉ« is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment.
- Demonstrated interest research communications
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated computer skills
- Ability and willingness to work both independently and as part of a team with researchers, students, and staff.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn and take initiative.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
Application materials
- Cover letter
- Resume
If you have any questions, please email Adrian Viens.
Themes | Global Health Foresighting |
Status | Concluded |
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